The first generation of the coupé and convertible range of the BMW 2 Seriessubcompact executive car consists of the BMW 2 Series (F22) for the coupé version and BMW 2 Series (F23) for the convertible version. The F22/F23 has been in production since November 2013 and is often collectively referred to as the F22.
The F22 was released as the successor to the E82 1 Series coupé and E88 1 Series convertible. It is currently produced in Leipzig, previously alongside the F20 1 Series hatchback range.[2]
The high-performance F87 M2 model is produced in the coupe body style. It is powered by the BMW N55 and BMW S55 turbocharged inline-six engines.
The F22 2 Series has a 50:50 weight distribution and features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link rear suspension.[6] Compared to the E82 1 Series coupé, the F22 2 Series is 72 mm (2.8 in) longer, 26 mm (1.0 in) wider, and 5 mm (0.2 in) lower.[7] The 2 Series also has 6 mm (0.2 in) more front headroom and 21 mm (0.8 in) more rear legroom, and has an additional 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) trunk space at 390 litres (14 cu ft).[8] The 2 Series has a reduced drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd for the 220i Coupé.[9]
Convertible models feature a 20% increase in rigidity compared to the E88 1 Series convertible and feature an electric convertible top that can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph).[10]
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, iDrive with a 6.5-inch display, and 60:40 split folding rear seats.[12] The 2 Series is available in Sport Line, Modern Line, and M Sport trim.[13] Sport line models feature gloss black exterior trim, while Modern line models feature aluminium exterior trim.[14] M Sport models feature a 10 mm (0.4 in) lower suspension, sport seats, and M exterior styling.[15]
218-230 with the M Sport trim and M235-240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a splitter, side skirts, lip spoiler and diffuser.
In November 2015, BMW unveiled their high-performance version of the 2 Series, the M2, with sales beginning in 2016 and only being available as a 2-door coupe.[18][19] The Competition replaced the standard car in 2018[20][21] with the CS being revealed in November 2019 and sales beginning in March 2020, with 2,200 units planned.[22]
Special variants
M235i Track Edition
For 2015 BMW sold the M235i Track Edition as a limited production model in certain markets. In Canada, it was limited to 50 units. It came with the same N55B30 engine as the standard M235i, but was equipped with a limited-slip differential, M Performance suspension, and M Performance exhaust, while power seat motors and the sunroof were eliminated to save weight. Other changes included special wheels, carbon mirror caps, a trunk lip spoiler, and a full M Performance aerodynamics package.[23][24]
Model year changes
2016
The following changes were available from summer 2016:
Engine in 4-cylinder models upgraded to B48B20 2.0 L I4turbo
Engine in 6-cylinder models upgraded to B58B30O0 3.0 L I6turbo
The following changes apply to facelift models, which were launched in July 2017:
Exterior designed changes including: updated front fascia with hexagonal LED headlights, updated LED taillights, and new alloy designs and exterior paint options[27]
Interior design changes including: a redesigned dashboard and additional leather and cloth options[28]
2019
All models now feature darkened rear lights from March 2019[29]
225d model discontinued.
Production volumes
The following are production figures for the 2 Series:[30]
Year
Total
2014
41,038
2015
157,144
2016
196,183
2017
181,113
2018
152,215
BMW does not break down sales between 2 series variants such as the F22, F23, F87, F45, and F46. The F45 and F46 make up the majority of 2 series sales globally.
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